Release Bearing for Ford Transit: Reinforced Nylon
This release bearing for the Ford Transit is specified around reinforced nylon, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is documentation that arrived after the container shipped, or reorders that did not match the approved sample. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Release Bearing |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Transit |
| Material / finish | Reinforced Nylon |
| Typical use | Long-Distance Touring |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO/TS 16949 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Zinc Plated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Forged Aluminium — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Carbon Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Polypropylene — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Natural Rubber — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- assembly line testing
- injection moulding
- robot welding
- laser cutting
- anodising
- rubber vulcanisation
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for long-distance touring. Related applications include mountain roads, daily commuting, urban courier work, adventure travel, heavy load hauling.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ISO/TS 16949 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 3000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
